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- Europe
- Austria
- Vienna
- Giant Wheel
Giant Wheel
One of Vienna's most recognisable attractions, the Giant Wheel
is located in a large wooded park and playground known as the
Prater. It was built in 1897 by an English engineering firm and is
the only one of its era still standing (the ferris wheels in
Chicago, London, Blackpool and Paris have long since been
destroyed). The wheel with its 15 gondolas takes twenty minutes to
manoeuvre around and offers magnificent panoramic views of the
city.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
EUR8.50 (adults), EUR3.50 (children 3-14), concessions
available.
Language
The official language in Austria is German.
Money
The unit of currency is the Euro (EUR), which is divided into
100 cents. Currency can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change
available in all towns, but it may be easier to use the ATMs. Banks
are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, but exchange offices at
airports and major city rail terminals are open seven days a week.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted though some small
hotels and restaurants may only accept cash. Travellers cheques are
also accepted.
Opening Times
Open daily but hours vary seasonally, see website for
details.
Time
Local time in Austria is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday
in March to the last Sunday in October).